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H565 FOR

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

85,524 mi
Last recorded85,524 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH565 FOR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 85,524 miles

diesel weep from number 3 injector

Fail 18 Apr 2009

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

diesel weep from number 3 injector

Fail 14 Apr 2009 85,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front shock absorbers appear to be weak.

Corrosion in extreme front body crossmember, but not in prescribed area.

Corrosion starting in both rear inner body sills.

Corrosion starting in offside rewar inner wheel arch/body sill end.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight blowing (leakage) around no.3 fuel injector.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 77,490 miles

Corrosion starting in nearside rear outer body sill

Fail 3 Apr 2008 77,473 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion starting in nearside rear outer body sill

Pass 22 Dec 2006 71,026 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 71,026 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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H565 FOR is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 71,271 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H565 FOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 35 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H565 FOR is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 1991.

Is H565 FOR safe to buy?

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